SAY YAS WITH KURT

Kurt Blum

I am Kurt Blum, now property investor in the UK, and I will tell you how to start over and reach new heights. Originally from Switzerland, throughout my career I have had jobs from primary school teacher to musician, full-time church organist, street dance crew manager and board trustee until I had enough from everything. I left Switzerland and established my own company as an art dealer and event organiser in Dubai. Having a story that you can relate to might be helpful for people, who want to grow with their personal career, and that’s why I thought of this podcast. To get your mindset there, I will interview successful people on the highs and lows of their careers and what has caused them to SAY YAS to change. “YAS” stands for everything that I said YES to. Catch us for some fun talk every FRIDAY!

  1. 06/18/2021

    #20 Eenas El Sheakh - Appreciate every moment in life

    Eenas El Sheakh is a very enthusiastic and creative professional with more than 20 years of experience in education, organization and management. She was a German teacher at the Goethe Institute in Abu Dhabi and at the German International School, and an ambassador for the Dubai Expo 2020. Eenas understands very well to build bridges between cultures. Today, Eenas runs her company UnInDeutschland, a company that provides all services necessary to give students the chance to reach their target of studying at the best universities in Germany. "I believe in building bridges between cultures. It’s what brings us forward", Eenas El Sheakh. Through a competition with the following poem, Eenas became an ambassador for the Expo 2020 Dubai. TO THE UAE | ONCE UPON A DREAM ... Once upon a dream of a man with a mission Whose biggest strive was to fulfill his vision  Of giving the desert a pulse – a heart  Pumping life into each and every part Of his country that stood up for a future unknown  To become a model proudly shown. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan  Revealed his dream, his insight, his plan He united the leaders of all six lands Who proudly announced their joining hands. And together the country a unity of seven  Turned the whole place into a green heaven  Vision after vision  The UAE formed its position With Tolerance, Harmony and Respect  Three simple words yet there to connect. A place where East meets West  Welcoming all its different guests Far over two hundred nations who live  Under a generosity only the UAE can give Kindness and Hospitality Two genuine foundations of the Emirati mentality  Through Religion, Heritage, Education and Tradition  Its People follow their great ambition To achieve more and more in their lives Reaching back to its founder ́s strive. UAE the country– being humble yet noble  Expands its status of being global Bid for the EXPO to host this year Once again – the region’s pioneers. 2021- such a blink of an eye The WORLD EXPO taking place in Dubai. These words surely melt on the tip of the tongue  ‘Once upon a dream’ is where history has begun. So...the dream of Zayed is living on  Through Khalifa raising his country so strong  Enlarging the footsteps his fathers once made  Creating new horizons Decade after decade. May this country live ever after so blessed  A heartfelt prayer So deeply expressed. Eenas El Sheakh Eenas Website www. UnInDeutschland.com Instagram @eelsheakh Twitter EenasEl KEY TAKEAWAYS I believe in building bridges between cultures. It’s what brings us forward .When you so much believe, it will happen. Knowing the power of communication.Be kind, be a good listener.Challenges are here and there.We are all one.I go to places where the local eat. Motivational books, they inspire me. We should appreciate every moment in life. I put negativity aside. I focus on people who have new ideas. ABOUT THE HOST Kurt Blum is property investor and developer and the managing director of Yas Properties Ltd. in the UK, helping investors to increase their wealth. He spent 13 years in Dubai and raised $1M+ for arts, culture & sports events.  CONTACT www.yasproperties.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtblum/https://www.facebook.com/kurt.blum1/https://www.instagram.com/kurtbl

  2. 06/11/2021

    #19 Hans-Georg Meister - Give more than your best

    My guest on my new episode, Hans-Georg Meister,  is a dance professional, who traveled the world as a ballet dancer, choreographer and director of ballet. Hans-Georg's career started at the Swiss Theatre & Performance School in Zurich and he finished his studies at the Royal Ballet School in London. His first solo dance performance was at the Stadttheater Zurich in 1951. Later he performed at the National Ballet of Canada, the Metropolitan Opera New York, at the Kirow-Ballett in Leningrad, and the National Opera of Finland in Helsinki. In 1975 Hans-Georg became the director of the Opera House in Zurich, Switzerland, and in 1993 he founded the Académie De Ballet Neuchatel. KEY TAKEAWAYS I was obliged to give more than my best Work with the best in your fieldUnderstand that different countries have different rulesIf you're determined be selective and focus on one thing onlyBe physically, mentally and musically prepared ABOUT THE HOST Kurt Blum is property investor and developer and the managing director of Yas Properties Ltd. in the UK, helping investors to increase their wealth. He spent 13 years in Dubai and raised $1M+ for arts, culture & sports events.  CONTACT www.yasproperties.co.ukwww.linkedin.com/in/kurtblum/www.facebook.com/kurt.blum1/www.instagram.com/kurtblumyas

  3. 06/04/2021

    #18 Henry Camus: Entertaining is a funky business

    On my new podcast episode with me is Henry Camus, a performer, an entertainer, a comedian and an acrobat. He started his performing career by studying the violin at the age of 4. Later Henry delved into different disciplines of the artistic world - while studying at various international circus-schools. Today, Henry is successfully performing around the world with his awesome show as Duo Fullhouse and together with his wife, Gabi. With their unique range from comic cabaret to superb acrobatic skill, Duo Fullhouse has won several international prizes on both stage and television. Henry’s website:  www.fullhouse.ch  KEY TAKEAWAYS You can get inspiration from anywhereGet inspiration – be openPerforming has lots of ups and downs. You get nervous and euphoricEnjoy yourself – enjoy the ridePerforming is like climbing a mountainIf you have the calling go for itEntertaining is a funky businessFind your mentor ABOUT THE HOST Kurt Blum is property investor and developer and the managing director of Yas Properties Ltd. in the UK, helping investors to increase their wealth. He spent 13 years in Dubai and raised $1M+ for arts, culture & sports events.  CONTACT www.yasproperties.co.uk www.linkedin.com/in/kurtblum/ www.facebook.com/kurt.blum1/ www.instagram.com/kurtblumyas

  4. 05/28/2021

    #17 Lisa Mounteer Watson: I paint what is in my heart and soul

    My guest, Lisa Mounteer Watson is Californian, but she has lived abroad for over 20 years. She majored in Fine Arts at the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1980. After living in the UK and Belgium for twelve years, Lisa moved to the Middle East in 2002 and lived in Oman, Abu Dhabi and Qatar. Since few years she is back in the UK again. Lisa has created many artworks for Five Star Hotels in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and even for the Emir of Qatar. When I was in the UAE - I represented Lisa Mounteer Watson, and she was one of my best-selling artists. Website to Lisa’s artwork: www.lisamounteerwatson.co.uk www.littlevangogh.co.uk KEY TAKEAWAYS About art I paint as I hear the birds.I paint what is in my heart and soulI learn my whole life. Why I am changing? Better I refine it.Find your medium (Sculpture, Painter), then find your style and refine it.Draw! Draw! Draw!Try to avoid to paint exactly what you see.About work & life Go for it, take some risk.Give yourself a break.Always trust yourself, no matter what. Don’t listen to others.There are no regrets. This needs to be seen as lessons.I am always grateful for my past. ABOUT THE HOST Kurt Blum is property investor and developer and the managing director of Yas Properties Ltd. in the UK, helping investors to increase their wealth. He spent 13 years in Dubai and raised $1M+ for arts, culture & sports events.  CONTACT www.yasproperties.co.ukwww.linkedin.com/in/kurtblum/www.facebook.com/kurt.blum1/www.instagram.com/kurtblumyas

  5. 05/21/2021

    #16 Erin Thomas - Work from wherever you are

    My guest, Erin Thomas, is a writer, a content creator and a brand strategist, and she has been self-employed for 16 years with her company ERIN THOMAS COMMUNICATIONS. Erin has travelled more than 40 countries. Erin proves that you can work on your laptop from any place around the world. Charleston, South Carolina, is her home, but she is currently living as an expat in Stuttgart, Germany. Erin’s company: www.erinthomascommunications.com  KEY TAKEAWAYS Do what you loveTake the big jumpBe able to grow with the flowMost memorable moments are meeting people that matterMarch to the beat of your own drummerI do what feels best for meABOUT THE HOST Kurt Blum is property investor and developer and the managing director of Yas Properties Ltd. in the UK, helping investors to increase their wealth. He spent 13 years in Dubai and raised $1M+ for arts, culture & sports events.  CONTACT www.yasproperties.co.ukwww.linkedin.com/in/kurtblum/www.facebook.com/kurt.blum1/www.instagram.com/kurtblumyas

  6. 05/14/2021

    #15 JAMES ROBERTS - TEDx Speaker, Participant Paralympics Beijing and London

    James Owen Roberts is an entrepreneur, a podcaster, TEDx speaker and author with over 15 years of experience in exercise, diet and mindset as a coach. He started out in his sporting career as a swimmer, and progressed on to other Paralympic sports, such as rowing and sitting volleyball. He went through many challenges in his life, and he turned his disability into a successful career. James was twice a Paralympic athlete at the 2008 Paralympics in Beijing and in 2012 in London. He runs coaching sessions, and he serves as a consultant for Wheelchair Rugby League Ireland. KEY TAKEAWAYS Always analyse your results like an athlete.Do one thing and get good at that.Amateurs compete, professionals collaborate.It’s being grateful where you live now and what you have at present.Put yourself in a position to succeed.ABOUT THE HOST Kurt Blum is property investor and developer and the managing director of Yas Properties Ltd. in the UK, helping investors to increase their wealth. He spent 13 years in Dubai and raised $1M+ for arts, culture & sports events.  CONTACT www.yasproperties.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtblum/https://www.facebook.com/kurt.blum1/https://www.instagram.com/kurtblumyas

  7. 05/07/2021

    #14 Simon Werren - 23,000 km on the bike from Switzerland to South Africa

    My guest, Simon Werren, lives and works in Borneo, Malaysia and he is the founder of Bike & Tours and Brother's Cycling.  Brothers Cycling for the World is a non-profit organization that was created from the cycling journey of the Werren brothers. 10 Years ago Simon traveled with his brother on bikes from Switzerland to South Africa, a distance of around 23,000 km. After a car accident and being hospitalized in Switzerland for some weeks, Simon flew back to Senegal and continued his bike tour with his brother.  Their intention was to collect donations and contribute them towards humanitarian and conservation projects.  So, they created the project and website BROTHERS CYCLING. Additionally, they were able to create job opportunities and support ongoing activities for conservation projects around the world. KEY TAKEAWAYS I was alone, I was so free.Sometimes it’s easy, sometimes it’s hard on the way to achieve your goals.About the Africa Tour: Once you have started a project, and you have your daily routine, it’s like going for work.Before you decide something, don’t overthink.It’s important to finish a project.Once you’re in a project and you know the goal, it’s not important if sometimes you go little bit left or right. You will always find a solution.CONNECT WITH SIMON: Brothers Cycling:             https://www.brotherscycling.com/en/donate-bukit-piton Bukit Piton Shop:             https://www.orang-utan-project.com/ Simon’s Bike & Tours:    https://www.bikeandtours.com/en  ABOUT THE HOST Kurt Blum is property investor and developer and the managing director of Yas Properties Ltd. in the UK, helping investors to increase their wealth. He spent 13 years in Dubai and raised $1M+ for arts, culture & sports events.  CONTACT www.yasproperties.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtblum/https://www.facebook.com/kurt.blum1/https://www.instagram.com/kurtblumyas

  8. 04/30/2021

    #13 Karim Radwan - Trained kickboxing champion, Jerome Le Banner

    My guest, Karim Radwan, is a project management professional, and founder of Impactus Consulting. He worked over 10 years in the private and the public sectors, like banking, insurance and development projects, and he worked for the International Labour Organization in Geneva, Egypt and Sudan.  Additionally, Karim is a former professional sportsman, who trained and coached world heavyweight - kickboxing champion, Jerome Le Banner, and he has a track record in teaching, coaching and motivating people from different age groups and cultural backgrounds.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Have someone you trustHave your eyes open for any opportunitiesConsistently deliver quality workPomodoro technique: 25 work, 5 minutes breakThe brain doesn't like interruptionsPhone = public ennemy of interruptions ABOUT THE HOST Kurt Blum is property investor and developer and the managing director of Yas Properties Ltd. in the UK, helping investors to increase their wealth. He spent 13 years in Dubai and raised $1M+ for arts, culture & sports events.   CONTACT www.yasproperties.co.ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtblum/https://www.facebook.com/kurt.blum1/https:www.instagram.com/kurtblumyas

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I am Kurt Blum, now property investor in the UK, and I will tell you how to start over and reach new heights. Originally from Switzerland, throughout my career I have had jobs from primary school teacher to musician, full-time church organist, street dance crew manager and board trustee until I had enough from everything. I left Switzerland and established my own company as an art dealer and event organiser in Dubai. Having a story that you can relate to might be helpful for people, who want to grow with their personal career, and that’s why I thought of this podcast. To get your mindset there, I will interview successful people on the highs and lows of their careers and what has caused them to SAY YAS to change. “YAS” stands for everything that I said YES to. Catch us for some fun talk every FRIDAY!

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    Kurt Blum
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    2021
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    20
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